RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
Welcome to the Recruitment & Retention Division! We recruit the best candidates and provide support to all employees. Our primary functions include recruitment, retention, licensure, cultivation, customer service and ensuring a pipeline for prospective employees.
Please view the chart below which outlines the MSCS hiring process.

Talent Acquisition – Room 211 (Barnes Building)
160 S. HOLLYWOOD ST., MEMPHIS, TN 38112
Phone: (Main HR 416-5304) Fax: (901) 416-0531
How Can We Assist? | Who To Call? | Email Address/Phone # |
Licensure and Compliance Specialist (All schools A-K) | Open, Licensure and Compliance Specialist | |
Licensure and Compliance Specialist (All schools L-Z) | Dawn White, Licensure and Compliance Specialist | 901-416-5315 |
Licensure and Compliance Specialist (All Admin., E-Zone Schools, Charter) | Candice Sims, Licensure and Compliance Specialist | 901-416-0229 |
Endorsements: Math, CCTE, Library, JROTC, History, Science | Kylen Darden, Talent Acquisition Recruiter | 901-416-5518 |
Endorsements: Elementary K-5, School Supports | Patrice Callahan, Talent Acquisition Recruiter | 901-416-5502 |
Endorsements: Pre-K, Clue, Counselors | Ontasia Young, Talent Acquisition Recruiter | 901-416-2297 |
Endorsements: ESL, SPED, Spanish, World Language, Social Studies | Sylvia Castellano, Talent Acquisition Recruiter | 901-416-9612 |
Endorsements: PE, Music, English, Performance Arts | David Jamison, Recruitment Brand & Digital Advisor | 901-416-0228 |
Talent Acquisition and Retention Manager | LaShundia Brooks, Talent Acquisition Manager | 901-416-4889 |
Have questions? Contact us at [email protected]!